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Bold choice
Bright future
International Viewbook for
fall 2022 applicants
CALGARY, CANADA
five reasons you should At a glance
choose UCalgary
#6 TOP RESEARCH UNIVERSITY IN
1 Excellence in academics CANADA
Choose from a range of high-quality programs at one of the top 250 universities
in the world. With 19 alumni who became Rhodes Scholars and 390 inventions 33,000+ STUDENTS
since 2017, we are a community committed to excellence and innovation.
10% UNDERGRADUATE
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS —
2 Research opportunities REPRESENTING 155 COUNTRIES
Join a leading Canadian research university. With $457.2 million in sponsored
research funding in 2019 – 2020, UCalgary provides many students the 95% FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE
opportunity to gain valuable research experience while helping overcome RETENTION RATE
some of society's greatest challenges.
94% GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT
3 A diverse community RATE
Be welcomed into a friendly community committed to creating an equitable,
#29 GLOBALLY FOR ADDRESSING
diverse and inclusive university for everyone. You can be yourself and thrive
THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE
at UCalgary. DEVELOPMENT GOALS
4 Earn while you learn FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED CAMPUS
SINCE 2015
Take advantage of various employment options throughout your degree. We
offer exciting paid co-operative education and internship opportunities with
companies such as Amazon and BMW. 191,000 ALUMNI IN MORE THAN 150
COUNTRIES
5 Adventurous lifestyle 46 U SPORTS NATIONAL
Explore world-famous landscapes like Banff and Lake Louise. With the Rocky CHAMPIONSHIPS
Mountains beginning only an hour away, this is the perfect city for anyone who
loves adventure. 14 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC
MEDALS WON BY STUDENTS
Traditional territorial acknowledgment
Canada is located on the traditional territories of many different Indigenous peoples. Learn more about what makes UCalgary a
UCalgary acknowledges the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region great choice for you: ucalgary.ca/future-
in Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika, students/undergraduate/experience
Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney
Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations). The City of Calgary is CLICK HERE
also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.
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your new home discover alberta
Choosing to live and study in Canada is a
fantastic opportunity. Here’s why:
• Canada is one of the best places to live in the world. Fourth
Our quality of life is ranked #1. largest
population in
Wood Buffalo
• You may have heard that Canadians are friendly and National Park, Lake Athabasca Canada
Canada's largest
that you will often hear us say sorry! These assertions national park
are all true. Safe, stable and friendly define Canada.
• Full-time students on a valid study permit may work
up to 20 hours/week off campus, and are eligible
for a post-graduation work permit to stay and work
Aurora Borealis (the
in Canada for up to three years. Northern Lights) and
the boreal forest
Visit our Facebook page, University of Calgary Future
Students, to hear stories from our international students.
Home to five
national parks
Jasper Dark Edmonton
Sky Preserve
Drumheller
Banff
Dinosaur
Provincial Park
CALGARY No provincial
sales tax
CALGARY
Head-Smashed-In
Buffalo Jump Lethbridge
Vancouver
World Heritage Site
Toronto
New York
Los Angeles
Stunning, unique and welcoming, Alberta will
leave you breathless. The world famous sites
of Lake Louise and Moraine Lake are just a two
Houston hour drive from Calgary.
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Drawing top performers, Calgary's Folk Music
Festival is held annually at Prince's Island Park.
An unmatched
entrepreneurial spirit
Calgary is Canada's most
entrepreneurial city. Check
out popular UCalgary
alumni-owned businesses
such as Village Ice Cream,
Skip the Dishes or the Silk
Road Spice Merchant.
Canada Olympic Park
and Winsport
Home to Canada’s Sports
Hall of Fame, Winsport
offers summer luge,
bobsled, and BMX
courses, along with skiing,
your city
snowboarding and tubing
in the winter.
Home to 1.4 million people, Calgary is Canada's youngest and third-most Bow River
diverse city. The city offers many festivals and concerts, and has nine of
the top restaurants in Canada. If you want to escape the city, the iconic The Bow River is at the heart
Rocky Mountains are only a short drive away! of Calgary. Take a bike ride
on the river pathway system,
enjoy some of Calgary’s top
QUALITY OF LIFE LIFESTYLE restaurants on its banks or
relax in the sun while rafting on
5TH MOST LIVEABLE CITY IN NORTH AMERICA'S MOST EXTENSIVE a hot summer day.
THE WORLD IN 2019 PATHWAY AND BIKEWAY NETWORK
ONE OF CANADA'S SAFEST 2ND MOST AFFORDABLE CITY IN
CANADA AND 9TH MOST AFFORDABLE
MAJOR CITIES IN NORTH AMERICA
Calgary Stampede, the greatest
outdoor show on earth
EMPLOYMENT WEATHER & CLIMATE
CANADA'S SUNNIEST MAJOR CITY A ten-day celebration of
INNOVATION CAPITAL OF CANADA western heritage, culture, and
(333 SUNNY DAYS PER YEAR)
community spirit. Enjoy rides,
HIGHEST CONCENTRATION OF WARM, DRY CHINOOK WINDS THAT a rodeo, premier musical acts
HEAD OFFICES IN CANADA RAISE TEMPERATURES DURING and so much more.
PER CAPITA See more of Calgary
WINTER ABOVE FREEZING at Choose UCalgary
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Foothills Campus find your space
Taylor Family Digital Library
The Taylor Family Digital Library is one of North
America's most technology- and information-
Residence
rich facilities. Access UCalgary's video game
Olympic archive and use 3-D printers, podcast studios
Oval
and more.
Dining Centre
Taylor Family The Atrium
Digital Library
Hunter Hub A favourite study space for students, the
Atrium features luscious vegetation and
International
Student Services
lots of natural light. You can relax and
recharge in this rainforest-like setting any
The Atrium
time of the year.
The Hunter Hub for
Transit station Entrepreneurial Thinking
This space is dedicated to helping
students develop entrepreneurial ways
of thinking. They host the Energy
New Venture Competition each
year, which introduces start-ups to
investors and industry leaders.
your university The Olympic Oval
Live and study on our park-like main campus — a hub The Oval was built for the 1988
Olympic Winter Games. You can
of social, cultural and academic life that boasts strong watch an international speed
campus traditions more than 50 years in the making. Many skating competition or take
skating lessons on the world's
buildings you will take classes in are a short distance from fastest ice.
each other, and heated above-ground tunnels connect our
campus in the winter months. Food culture
Whether you are craving a
Vietnamese sub, your morning
coffee, a slice of pizza or a place
to enjoy a vegetarian meal and
your favourite beverage on a
Explore UCalgary using Google Street View:
ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/tours Friday afternoon, you will find
many options on our campus.
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areas of study
HASKAYNE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
The Haskayne School of Business offers unique experiential learning
opportunities including adventure leadership development and
formal programming for participation in case competitions. Take
CHOOSING A MINOR IN AN
UPPER YEAR advantage of student-focused centres tied to key industries and
1. 2.
business disciplines including entrepreneurial thinking, advanced
INTEGRATING AN leadership, real estate, energy and the environment, and social
SELECT YOUR CONSIDER CUSTOMIZING EMBEDDED CERTIFICATE IN entrepreneurship.
MAJOR YOUR DEGREE BY: AN UPPER YEAR
Bachelor of Commerce
TAKING A COMBINED Accounting 1, 2 Marketing 1, 2
DEGREE OPTION Business 1, 2
Operations Management 1, 2
Business Analytics 1, 2 Organizational Behaviour and Human Resources 1, 2
Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/embedded-certificates Business Technology Management 1, 2
Personal Financial Planning 1, 2
Learn more at: ucalgary.ca/combined-degrees Energy and Professional Real Estate Studies 1, 2
Land Management 1, 2 Risk Management and Insurance 1, 2
Entrepreneurship and Innovation 1, 2 Risk Management: Insurance and Finance 1, 2
Finance 1, 2 Supply Chain Management 1, 2
FACULTY OF ARTS International Business Strategy 1, 2
In the Faculty of Arts, you will learn to critically address today’s complex events and circumstances.
Take advantage of co-op placements in many programs or apply to join the Arts and Science Note: If you do not know which of the above concentrations to choose, you can select the Business
Honours Academy, which offers exclusive courses and a small cohort experience. Dance, drama, concentration to explore an array of courses. You can remain as a Business generalist or switch to a more
specific concentration in an upper year.
music and visual studies students will receive a world-class education in the School of Creative and
Performing Arts.
Bachelor of Arts Greek and Roman Studies 1, 2 Bachelor of Fine Arts FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Ancient and Medieval History 1, 2 History 1, 2 Dance
International Indigenous Studies 2
In the Faculty of Science, many of our programs feature field schools
Anthropology 1, 2 Drama
and summer research opportunities. Whether in a lab working on
Archaeology 1, 2 International Relations 2 Visual Studies 1, 2
quantum information and computing, studying auroras on one
Art History Latin American Studies 2 Bachelor of Music of Canada's largest telescopes, or examining European green
Communication and Media Law and Society 1, 2 Composition crabs at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, you have endless
Studies 1, 2 Linguistics 1, 2 Performance opportunities to explore.
Dance Linguistics and Language 2 Integrated Studies
East Asian Language Studies 2 Multidisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
East Asian Studies 2 Music 1
Anthropology 1, 2 Actuarial Science 1, 2 Geophysics 1, 2
Economics 1, 2 Philosophy 1, 2
Archaeology 1, 2 Astrophysics 1, 2 Mathematics 1, 2
English 1, 2 Political Science 1, 2
Geography 1, 2 Biochemistry 1, 2, 3 Natural Sciences 1, 2
Film Studies 1, 2 Psychology 1, 2
Psychology 1, 2 Biological Sciences 1, 2 Neuroscience (honours only)
French 1, 2 Religious Studies 1, 2 Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 1, 2, 3 Physics 1, 2
Gender and Sexuality Studies 1, 2 Sociology 1, 2 Chemistry 1, 2
Plant Biology 1, 2, 3
Geography 1, 2 Spanish 1, 2 Computer Science 1, 2
Zoology 1, 2, 3
Global Development Studies 1, 2 Urban Studies 2 Ecology 1, 2, 3
Environmental Science 1, 2 Explore our programs in-depth: ucalgary.ca/future-
Geology 1, 2 students/undergraduate/explore-programs
FOOTNOTES
1 Honours program offered in upper years
2 Co-operative education and/or internship option available LEARN MORE
3 Direct entry honours program
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CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Whether you want to pursue a career in health research to Gain work experience through our 12- to 16-month paid
advance knowledge in areas such as cancer and infectious engineering internships and our summer work practicums for
disease, or increase health outcomes in marginalized first- and second-year students. Access exclusive scholarships,
communities, our diverse program offerings will provide you leadership programs and global learning experiences. Or use our
with a solid foundation at the start of your career. makerspaces to create your own projects.
Bachelor of Community Rehabilitation Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Community Rehabilitation Biomedical Engineering 3 Geomatics Engineering 3
Chemical Engineering 3 Mechanical Engineering 3
Bachelor of Health Sciences (honours only) Civil Engineering 3
Software Engineering 3
Bioinformatics Health and Society Electrical Engineering 3
Biomedical Sciences
Note: Engineering students who complete their first-year courses
successfully are guaranteed placement in the program of their choice.
FACULTY OF NURSING
The Faculty of Nursing offers a vibrant student-focused FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY
experience. Our unique curriculum integrates theory courses Join the #1 sport science school in North America. Be active while
with leading-edge nursing simulations and practicum learning leadership skills in many sports, and study scientific topics
placements that will prepare you for an exciting career. including anatomy and biomechanics. Thrive in practicums with
organizations like the UCalgary Dinos or Team Canada and other
Bachelor of Nursing
Olympic teams that train at our Olympic Oval.
Nursing
Bachelor of Kinesiology Bachelor of Science
Kinesiology 4 Biomechanics 4
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Exercise and Health Physiology 4
Leadership and Coaching 4
The Werklund School of Education will prepare you to teach in an ever-evolving education system. Motor and Psychosocial Aspects Kinesiology 4
Learn from Indigenous Elders at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, volunteer with an organization of Movement 4 Motor and Psychosocial Aspects
that teaches refugee children, or join the Teaching Across Borders program to gain teaching of Movement 4
experience in a totally different context.
Bachelor of Education Five Year (Combined) 1, 2 Secondary: English Language Arts, PROGRAMS REQUIRING PREVIOUS
Four Year (Campus-based) Elementary: Early Childhood Education, Fine Arts – Dance, Fine Arts – Drama,
Fine Arts – Music, Fine Arts – Visual
POST-SECONDARY STUDY
English Language Arts, English
Elementary: Early Childhood Education, Studies, French, Mathematics, Physical Some programs at UCalgary require that applicants have previous
Language Learners, Fine Arts – Drama,
English Language Arts, Fine Arts, Education, Science – Biology, Science
Fine Arts – Music, Fine Arts – Visual university experience before applying for admission.
Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, – Chemistry, Science – Physics, Second
Studies, French, Inclusive Education,
Social Studies – Revitalization of Languages, Social Studies
Mathematics, Physical Education, Education (after-degree) School of Architecture,
Indigenous Languages
Science, Second Languages, Energy Engineering 3 Planning and Landscape
Secondary: English Language Arts, Fine Social Studies, Social Studies –
Graduate Studies School of Public Policy
Arts – Drama, Fine Arts – Visual Studies, Revitalization of Indigenous Languages
Mathematics, Science – Biology, Law Social Work 5
Science – Physics, Social Studies Medicine (Canadian students only) Veterinary Medicine
K-12: English Language Learners,
(Canadian students with
Second Languages
Alberta residency only)
UCalgary also boasts a number of world-class graduate level
FOOTNOTES programs to further specialize your studies after completing your
1 Must meet entrance requirements for combined degree program initial undergraduate bachelor's degree.
2 Combined education program requires that students complete two degrees concurrently
3 Co-operative education and/or internship option available Learn more: grad.ucalgary.ca
4 Honours program offered in upper years
5 Online option available
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admission requirements
ESTIMATED COMPETITIVE ADMISSION AVERAGE REQUIRED COURSES FOR ADMISSION
Commonly Asked Admission Questions
FACULTY OF ARTS
• English
Dance*, Drama, Music*, Visual Studies* • Mid 70s What are the admission requirements and how do I know if a
• Four additional courses
*Additional supplementary requirements course can be used in the admission calculation?
Each degree program has specific admission requirements.
High school applicants need to present five program-
• Economics: high 70s • English specific courses at the Grade 12 or senior level. Admission
FACULTY OF ARTS
• Geography: mid 70s • Mathematics considerations for all degree programs are competitive.
Economics, Geography (BA, BSc), Psychology (BA) • Psychology: mid 80s • Three additional courses Course equivalents may vary from country to country and by
curriculum. Additionally, some courses may be equivalent to
multiple courses for admission. For example, Mathematics may
• English
be considered equivalent to Mathematics and Calculus.
FACULTY OF ARTS • Mathematics
• Mid 80s • Biology
Psychology (BSc) How is the admission average calculated?
• Chemistry
• One additional course An early admission average will be calculated on required
Grade 11 or junior-level courses (or equivalent), or based on
your predicted results. If Grade 12 or senior-level courses (or
FACULTY OF ARTS • English equivalent) are available, they will be used to calculate the
• Mid 70s
All other programs • Four additional courses average.
Can I present the required courses for admission with multiple
curriculums?
CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE • English Students who present multiple curriculums may be eligible if
• Low 80s • Biology the required Grade 12 or senior-level courses are presented.
Community Rehabilitation • Three additional courses
I am missing a required course for admission. What can I do?
Students who are unable to present a required course for
• English
CUMMING SCHOOL OF MEDICINE admission in Grade 12 of their high school curriculum can meet
• Mathematics 1
Health Sciences* • High 80s • Chemistry the requirement by completing:
• Biology • An AP exam
*Additional supplementary requirements
• One additional course • A course through an online accredited high school
• A previously-completed SAT subject test
Note: Math Level 1 is equivalent to Mathematics, and Math
• English
HASKAYNE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS • Mid 80s • Mathematics Level II is equivalent to Mathematics and Calculus.
• Three additional courses
Can I submit other documents to support my application?
Admission decisions for the vast majority of programs are
• English based on your five faculty-specific high school courses.
• Mathematics 2 Outside of specific supplementary requirements (as noted),
FACULTY OF KINESIOLOGY • High 80s • Chemistry
we do not consider letters of intent, letters of recommendation,
• Biology
• One additional course 2 or extra-curriculars as part of our admission process.
Learn more about the admission requirements specific YOUTUBE Check out a 10-minute Discover UCalgary
to your country or curriculum: ucalgary.ca/future- presentation customized for your region on our Choose
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1 A grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 or senior level Mathematics is required
2 Calculus is required and Physics is recommended for Biomechanics CLICK HERE CLICK HERE
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ESTIMATED COMPETITIVE ADMISSION AVERAGE REQUIRED COURSES FOR ADMISSION International Baccalaureate (IB)
Diploma holders
• English By presenting your IB diploma with three higher-level courses
• Mathematics
and all grades above three, you will be considered for admission
FACULTY OF NURSING • High 80s • Chemistry
based on your overall diploma score.
• Biology
• One additional course If you are currently completing the IB diploma, the initial
evaluation of your application will be based on your predicted
IB grades. If you have completed the IB diploma, you will be
• Honours and Neuroscience: mid 90s evaluated on your final IB results.
• Biology: high 80s • English Certificate holders
FACULTY OF SCIENCE* • Computer Science: high 80s • Mathematics By presenting your IB certificate, you will be considered for
*Students are encouraged to take high school science courses related to their • All other programs: high 70s • Two science courses admission based on five faculty-specific courses. Individual IB
intended majors
Note: Natural Science and Environmental Science majors must • One additional course courses are converted into a percentage score and combined
meet the admitting average of their concentration. with high school courses from other curriculums to calculate the
admission average.
Competitive IB scores will vary from program to program, but a
Regular admission route: Biology-based admission route: 2 competitive IB diploma score is in the 24-41 range.
• English • English
SCHULICH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING • Mid 80s
• Mathematics • Mathematics General Certificate of Education (GCE)
• Calculus 1 • Calculus 1
• Chemistry Students presenting GCE or GCSE will be considered using five
• Chemistry
• Physics • Biology academic courses. Applicants will be considered with two courses
at the Advanced Level (A) and three GCSE/Ordinary Level, or four
courses at the Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS) and one at the
GCSE/Ordinary Level. If your studies are in progress, the initial
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (Four Year) • English evaluation will be based on exam board issued GCSE results, as
• Low 80s to high 80s, depending on teachable subject area • Mathematics well as predicted/mock GCE AS or A Level results issued by your
Elementary: Early Childhood Education • Three additional courses school.
Competitive GCE scores will vary from program to program, but
most competitive averages are in the B to A range in your O-level
and A-level courses.
Elementary: English Language Arts, Fine Arts
Secondary: English Language Arts, Fine Arts – Drama,
• Low 80s to high 80s, depending on teachable subject area
• English American Curriculum
Fine Arts – Visual Studies • Four additional courses
K-12: English Language Learners, Second Languages The competitive admission average (GPA) is based on five high
school courses. Students need four years of English. The following
courses are equivalent to Canadian senior-level courses:
• Honours, AP and IB courses (AP/SAT course code is 0813)
• English
Elementary: Mathematics, Science • Mathematics • Junior and Senior (all courses)
• Low 80s to high 80s, depending on teachable subject area
Secondary: Mathematics, Science – Biology, Science – Physics • Two science courses Competitive GPAs will vary from program to program, but most
• One additional course competitive averages are in the 2.3-3.7/4.0 range.
French Baccalaureate
Elementary: Social Studies, Social Studies – Revitalization of • English Students presenting the French Baccalaureate diploma will have
Indigenous Languages • Low 80s to high 80s, depending on teachable subject area • History their admission averages calculated using the faculty-specific
Secondary: Social Studies • Three additional courses
courses. Some French Baccalaureate courses are equivalent to
multiple courses. If you are currently completing the French
Baccalaureate diploma, the initial evaluation of your application
• Course requirements for the combined degree
will be based on Year 12 interim grades. Specific course
WERKLUND SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (Five Year) program must be met. For degree combinations, see:
• Low 80s to high 80s, depending on teachable subject area werklund.ucalgary.ca/undergraduate-programs/future- assessments are:
COMBINED DEGREE students/pathways-and-admissions/five-year-concurrent- • Mathematiques is equivalent to Mathematics and Calculus
bachelor • Phys-chimie is equivalent to both Physics and Chemistry
• Sc. Vie Terre (SVT) is equivalent to Biology
Competitive averages will vary from program to program, but
competitive scores will be in the 12-18 range. Coefficient score is
1 If Calculus was not attempted, the final admission average will be a minimum of 5% higher. Calculus will be replaced with another approved course.
not considered.
2 Admission offers via the Biology-based admission route are conditional on successful completion of the Schulich School of Engineering Summer
Bioengineering Institute prior to the start of the engineering program.
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English language requirements
There are three ways to meet our English language entrance requirements: high
UCalgary offers dedicated
school studies, English language test scores, and the Academic Communication advising for International
Certificate. students through International
Student Services.
High school studies Academic Communication English language
To meet the English language Certificate (ACC) test scores
requirements with your high The ACC is for English learners If your high school education
school studies, you must have who want to enter a university does not fulfil UCalgary's
completed three years of study program. If you apply for English language requirements,
in an ELP exempt country, or undergraduate admission and you can present one of the
at an accredited high school will complete the ACC through minimum scores listed in the
(Canadian, American, British UCalgary Continuing Education table below.
or CIS school) where English by the end of summer term
is the primary language of in the year of application, Note: Our school code for the
instruction. Your final English you could be considered for TOEFL exam is 0813 and the
course must also be equivalent conditional admission to a department code is 00.
to Alberta’s senior level (Grade degree program.
12) English.
Learn more: esl.ucalgary.ca/
International Student Services
Learn more: ucalgary.ca/pubs/cal- programs/academic- English language
endar/current/a-11 communication-certificate requirements must
be completed by
Acceptable English language tests MARCH 15, 2022 to
Minimum score
be considered for International Student Services (ISS) provides customized immigration advising
Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and admission prior to your arrival and, once you get here, programs to help you succeed
4
Composition, or English Language and Composition academically, make friends and feel welcomed into the UCalgary community.
CAEL 70 Some ISS programs include:
NURSING PROGRAM
Cambridge English: Advanced CAE 180 REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL • Immigration advising with • USpeak Global, a language
One of the following: STUDENT MENTORSHIP designated professionals sharing program open to all
Cambridge English: Proficiency CPE 180 PROGRAM
• TOEFL score of 92 (with who are legally authorized UCalgary students
Duolingo 115 a minimum of 23 in to answer questions on
SOCIAL EVENTS LIKE • Global Families events
each sub-score) Canadian immigration
English 30-1 (or equivalent) 80 SIGHTSEEING, ICE that provide opportunities
• IELTS score of 7.0 (with (including study permits,
SKATING AND MORE for you and your family to
GCE/GCSE English Language or Literature B or 6 no bands below a 7.0) work permits and visas, as
experience Calgary culture
well as options for partners,
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 6.5 INTERNATIONAL and meet other student
EDUCATION PROGRAM spouses and dependents)
STUDENT ORIENTATION families
IB Higher or Standard Level English A 5 REQUIREMENTS
One of the following:
IB Higher Level English B 6 Learn more about ISS and its programs and services: ucalgary.ca/student-services/iss
• TOEFL score of 108
(with a minimum of 27
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) 60
in each sub-score)
See what a day in the life of Maria Atencio, an international
TOEFL – Internet-based (IBT) 86 • IELTS score of 8.0 (with
no bands below a 7.0) student from Venezuela, is like at UCalgary.
TOEFL – Paper-based (PBT) 560
CLICK HERE
Find more details on English language requirements and exempt countries: ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/a-11
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EXPLORE AFTER YOU APPLY
1. Why Choose UCalgary 1. Apply for residence
Learn more about studying at UCalgary as an international applicant. High school applicants who apply for residence by May 1, 2022 are guaranteed a home on
Visit: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/international-students campus for two years. You can apply for residence before you receive an offer of admission.
Visit: ucalgary.ca/residence
2. Take a tour or attend a prospective student event
Join us online or in-person throughout the year for many of our prospective student events. 2. Review your status
We also offer both in-person and virtual campus tour options to explore our campus. Log in to your Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca) to find details on your application status.
Visit: ucalgary.ca/tours-and-events
3. Accept your offer
3. Select your program(s) and check admission requirements Accept your offer of admission through your Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca) and pay the
Review our programs and identify your top two choices. Check the admission requirements $500 non-refundable admissions deposit by May 1, 2022 to confirm your seat. Your $500
for both programs. If you receive an offer to your first choice program, this is the only admissions deposit is applied to your first-year tuition fees.
offer you'll receive. We recommend you rank your program choices with your most desired Visit: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/admitted
program as your first choice.
Visit: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/explore-programs 4. Apply for a study permit
Once you receive an offer of admission, you may apply for your study permit using the offer
APPLY EARLY letter that you can access in your Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca). Our International Student
Services team can provide support with the study permit application process.
1. Submit your application and pay your fee Learn more: ucalgary.ca/iss/immigration/study-permits
Submit your online application between October 1, 2021 and March 1, 2022 and pay the $145
5. Register in your first-year courses
application fee. Applicants can change their program choice(s) until March 1, 2022.
Visit: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/apply Course registration will begin in early May.
Visit: ucalgary.ca/registrar/registration
2. Apply for high school scholarships and awards
6. Your Dinos adventure begins!
As soon as you apply for admission, you can apply for our undergraduate awards. To be
considered for all major awards (including prestige awards), submit your award application New student orientation begins on September 2, 2022 and your fall classes start on
by December 1, 2021 and all required admission documents by December 15, 2021. The high September 7, 2022.
school entrance award application is due March 1, 2022.
Visit: ucalgary.ca/awards
3. Submit your documents
Upload your unofficial transcripts and other required documents to your Student Centre
(my.ucalgary.ca) by February 1, 2022 for transfer applicants and March 15, 2022 for high
school applicants. We recommend submitting these documents as soon as possible.
Applications are considered based on the highest level of education completed at
the time of review.
Visit: ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/documents
Have questions along the way? Contact our recruiters. We are here to help!
Once you've begun the application process, check your email often Learn more: ucalgary.ca/recruiters
for important information and updates!
CLICK HERE
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21Fall Orientation kicks off the
academic year for new students.
budgeting for your first year
Estimated costs for your first year (September to April) Invest in your future
A path to pay for your education
Canadian citizens
International
COSTS * and permanent
students
residents
Haskayne School of Business $23,634 $7,533
Tuition Schulich School of Engineering $30,066 ‡ $6,960
All other programs $22,189 $6,166
General fees $1,340 $1,340
1 3 5 7 9
Books and supplies (two terms) $400 – $1,000 $400 – $1,000 DEVELOP A
FINANCIAL PLAN
ATTEND AN AWARDS
INFORMATION START ATTEND MONEY
SMART SEMINARS
APPLY FOR CO-OPS,
INTERNSHIPS AND
Living expenses and spending money $1,000 – $4,000 $1,000 – $4,000 Pursue scholarships
and loans through your
SESSION OR
WEBINAR CLASSES PAID RESEARCH
OPPORTUNITIES
high school and home Learn insider
country if available tips and advice
First-year dorm cost (find details on page 25) $3,953 – $7,872 $3,953 – $7,872
2 4 6 8
7-day All You Care to Eat meal plan $4,879 $4,879 PARENTAL APPLY FOR MONEY FROM A APPLY FOR CONTINUING
CONTRIBUTIONS ENTRANCE AWARDS PART-TIME JOB STUDENT AWARDS
Can your parents Submit applications International students Applications open
TOTAL $33,761 – $49,157 $17,738 – $26,624 or support network for both high school can work part-time annually in June
help you pay for and prestige awards while in Canada
* All costs cover an eight-month period and are based on an expected first-year course load and a typical student's experience in residence. Fees are based your education? studying
on the 2021 – 2022 academic year. Tuition fees are reviewed regularly by the Board of Governors, in consultation with students. All costs are in Canadian
dollars. Full fee information is available at: ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/p-1-1 Learn about our awards!
‡
International Engineering tuition fees are approved fees for the 2022 – 2023 academic year.
$17M+ in Prestige awards 25% of entering International
Student fees provide you with these great benefits:
scholarships, valued at students receive Entrance Awards LEARN
bursaries and $39,400 - a scholarship, valued at MORE
awards available $100,000 bursary or award $20,000
TRANSIT HEALTH AND DENTAL ATHLETIC ACCESS annually
Cost estimator
AUTOMATIC AWARDS PRESTIGE AWARDS HIGH SCHOOL AWARDS
Need help planning your expenses? Try our online cost estimator tool: ucalgary.ca/cost-estimator Automatic awards are based UCalgary values entering students High school entrance awards
on your admission average. The who excel both inside and outside are based on a variety of factors
President's Admission Scholarship of the classroom — prestige including academics, financial
LEARN MORE is for incoming students with awards are for those students. need, or other criteria such as
an admission average of 95% Application deadline: December community service, leadership
or above. The IB Entrance 1, 2021. and volunteerism. Application
Scholarship is for students with an deadline: March 1, 2022.
IB diploma score of 35 or higher.
22 23welcome to your new All You Care to Eat dining
For international students, the Dining Centre offers the 7-day unlimited-entry All You Care to Eat
home in residence meal plan with multiple options of fresh food available including gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and
halal. Eat what you want when you want. Food labelling and one-on-one consultations are available
with a staff dietician and the executive chef.
Living on campus is a great way to fully immerse yourself in all that the
university has to offer. Make new friends, get involved in activities in your
The Landing at
community, and access leadership, academic and wellness resources. the Dining Centre
will satisfy every
appetite.
FULLY-FURNISHED • Living on campus means • Access world-class fitness
SINGLE OR DOUBLE you're as close to your facilities, unlimited-entry
BED UNITS AVAILABLE classes as you can get. meal plans, dietary resources,
Easily access the library, mental health support and in-
labs, professors and study house community advisors.
24/7 CAMPUS SECURITY
lounges, as well as tutoring
• Take part in residence life
and study groups.
activities including theme
2,500 STUDENTS IN • You can select your nights, community dinners,
RESIDENCE FROM roommate through a sports tournaments and
75+ COUNTRIES matching service or interesting student groups.
request to live with a friend.
EMPLOYMENT Gender-specific wings are
LEARN MORE FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE MEAL PLAN *
AND LEADERSHIP also available.
OPPORTUNITIES
7-day † $4,879 ‡
5-day † $3,925 ‡
FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE ROOM
COSTS ~
First-year double room $3,953 ‡
First-year single room $6,555 – $7,872 ‡
* All You Care to Eat meal plan is mandatory for first-year residence students. Sample layout of a double residence room
† Rates are per student for eight months (September to April). Fully furnished with utilities and internet included
‡ All rates are in Canadian dollars.
~
Fees are based on the 2020-21 academic year.
RESERVING YOUR ROOM
If you are a high school applicant, you are guaranteed residence for the first two years
of study if you apply for residence by May 1, 2022.
Learn more about living in residence, including 360° videos, rates and how to apply: ucalgary.ca/residence
Make your residence room as unique as you.
24 25we would love to
meet you
You can connect with a country-specific advisor to arrange a one-on-one
meeting online.
Meet our recruitment team:
ucalgary.ca/recruiters CLICK HERE
Attend a prospective student event
We have made it as easy as possible to connect directly with us. You can join
us throughout the year for Admission sessions, faculty information nights
or scholarship, award, and bursary information webinars.
See what webinars are coming up:
ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/events
Take a campus tour
UCalgary offers daily in-person and biweekly virtual campus
tours. Our virtual tour is featured on our Choose UCalgary
YouTube channel. Explore our entire campus from the comfort
of your home and instant chat with us during the tour.
Register for our next tour:
ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/tours
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